What you call guaranteed income is what I call a lot of stress and governmental requirements to get the same or less rent than if you did a good job finding a property and put it up for rent on the open market.Section 8 rentals are for investors who want to keep replicating that strategy in the same area so they know all the regulations and all the players.

It's a very stressful situation.

I'm in a 900 sq ft apartment for 1400 a month that's set to go up soon, so definitely trying my best to get out of that situation and feel your pain.In regards to finding a home as soon as it hits, I'm sure you know but I can't stress enough to simply avoid Zillow and Trulia etc.

Less surprises during the project will save you lots of stress and hassle. 

@Michael Baum said it, and I could not stress more the importance of being proactive when it comes to maintenance.

I dont know anything about wholesaling (though it sounds interesting and stressful) But if I have learned one thing in real estate is stay firm.

If you miss one t or don't dot one I in NJ, it's thrown out. 

Lower turnover means happier residents, but it can also translate into less operational stress for you.Max Occupancy: The size of the home and local regulations will determine how many residents you can house.

You need to understand everything and stress test.As usual Henry Clark adds VERY valuable points!  

But the truth is, I won't ride it enough to justify the cost, my wife can't/won't ride with me, the maintenance, storage, etc.I also know that "stuff" brings stress.